2023 Convocation Ceremonies – May 9, 2023
Over Forty Graduates! The Vancouver School of Theology is delighted to confirm that its 2023 Convocation Ceremonies will be conducted at Shaughnessy Heights United Church, May 9, beginning at 7 pm. This year’s Convocation Ceremonies will include over forty (40) graduates of VST’s degree, certificate and diploma programs. In addition to the graduates, various student ...
New Butler Chair of Homiletics & Hermeneutics
The Vancouver School of Theology is pleased to confirm that The Rev. Joni Sancken, PhD will join the school effective January 1, 2024. The prestigious Butler Chair in Homiletics & Biblical Interpretation is one of only two in Canada, and among a very few supported by an endowment in the world. Joni teaches in the ...
Inaugural Cork Lecture and Workshop Confirmed
The Vancouver School of Theology and St. Andrew’s Hall are delighted to announce that Andrew Root, PhD, will be the lead speaker at the inaugural Cork Lecture and Workshop. Andrew Root (Ph.D., Princeton Theological Seminary) is the Carrie Olson Baalson Professor of Youth and Family Ministry at Luther Seminary in St. Paul, Minnesota. He writes ...
VST President’s T.E.G. 2023 Award Recipient Named
For Thoughtful, Engaged and Generous Christian Practitioners The Vancouver School of Theology has named Rev. Alecia Greenfield as the 2023 recipient of the T.E.G. Award. Established in 2019, the award recognizes leading practitioners in Christian ministry during their early years of career service. A graduate of VST’s Master of Divinity program, she had earned a ...
VST Announces 2023 Honorary Doctorate Recipient
The Board of Governors of the Vancouver School of Theology is very pleased to announce that the Rev. Michael Blair has been selected as 2023 Honorary Doctor of Divinity Degree recipient. This Honorary Doctor of Divinity (HDD) is awarded to individuals who exemplify the values of VST, a leading internationally recognized theological school known for ...
VST Announces Departure of Professor Jason Byassee
It is with regret and profound appreciation that we announce that Prof. Jason Byassee will complete his work as the first incumbent of the Butler Chair of Homiletics and Hermeneutics effective August 31, 2022. The Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee has held this position since 2015. He leaves VST to become the Senior Minister of Timothy ...
VST Appoints New Professor of United Church Formation and Studies
The Vancouver School of Theology is pleased to announce the appointment of The Rev. Dr Hyuk Cho as Professor of United Church Formation and Studies, effective August 1, 2022. The Rev. Dr. Cho will succeed The Rev. Dr. Steven Chambers. VST is most fortunate that The Rev. Dr. Chambers will continue with VST as Director ...
2022 Chancellor’s Scholars Confirmed
The Vancouver School of Theology has named Jennifer Sharlow and Shirley Carleton as the 2022 recipients of the Chancellor’s Scholarship. These scholarships are the most prestigious and generous awards offered to VST students each year. Jennifer Sharlow Jennifer resides in Victoria, BC and is a mother of three daughters. Through her attendance at a local ...
VST Appoints New Associate Professor of Anglican Formation and Studies
The Vancouver School of Theology is pleased to announce the appointment of The Reverend Canon Dr. Rob James as Associate Professor of Anglican Formation and Studies, effective July 1st, 2022. The Rev. Dr. James will succeed The Very Reverend Dr. Peter Elliott, Interim Director of Anglican Formation, and The Reverend Elizabeth Ruder-Celiz, Associate Anglican Formation ...
VST President’s T.E.G. 2022 Award Recipient Named
For Thoughtful, Engaged and Generous Christian Leaders The Vancouver School of Theology has named Rev. Germaine Lovelace as the 2022 recipient of the T.E.G. Award, established in 2019 to recognize leading practitioners in Christian ministry. Rev. Lovelace served as Student Minister at Brentwood Presbyterian Church in Burnaby, BC before accepting a call to First Presbyterian ...